First Week

So almost a week in Romania! VBS has been going great. I am really impressed with the LCC (Lighthouse Christian Church) who put it all together. I have had many memories of my vacation Bible school experiences. These kids are having lots of fun and learning about God at the same time! We've had some really special times with the kids, and I already feel attached. It will be hard to leave eventually, but I know God will give me the grace to do it.


Bernadette (Bernny, as they call her) is pretty much attached to my hip, and it's hard to even go to the bathroom without her wanting to follow me! Her little brother, Antal (Anti) is such a cutie! It's so good to see him smile and laugh and play, since the last time I saw him, he was living with his parents and he barely acknowledged our presence and cameras. I hope I can get pictures uploaded soon, they are both adorable and I am so happy and priviledged to be with them here.

There is so much already that I can share, but one important thing I would like prayer for is health. A couple of people from our team have gotten really sick. I haven't been feeling 100%, but nothing serious. Just pray that I will be kept healthy throughout my stay. They all leave on Saturday (Friday night for my friends in America), and I stay on. I am in His hands, and He is in control. That is what I am sure of.

Something cool God showed me today - I had been praying for physical and mental healing for some of the children, and as I was doing my devotions today, and going over my notes that my wonderful friends had written for me, I noticed that anytime healing was mentioned, it was synonomous with love. "God's healing through LOVE." I realized that love is a powerful thing, especially when we are portraying God's love. I know that healing is not about me, it's about the children, and if God wants to heal them physically, I am open to however He wants to use me in that regards. But what He is calling me to do right now, is to LOVE them - even if they are laughing and goofing off in the bathroom at 11 o'clock at night when we are trying to sleep! And through that, God will do the rest.

I'm praising God that I am able to write you all! I feel like it's been weeks since I left, so much has happened! I think when I get back to the Emmaus Home, my schedule will be more structured. Then again, plans change constantly and oftentimes I find out what I will be doing the day before... or 5 minutes before! I have to remember we're on "Romania time" it's different than American, and clocks are almost obsolete - I'm not kidding!

Much love from Chariti (and Bernny)